The Witness
1978 · 90 MIN · IMDB 6.4 · 433 VOTES · DIR. Jean-Pierre Mocky
Overview
An Italian painter, Antonio Berti, pays a visit to Reims to his friend Robert Maurisson, a banker with political views on the town hall, who hides, under an affable air and an irreproachable dignity, a libertine and cynical temperament. Charged by the notable with the restoration of paintings exhibited in the cathedral, the artist calls on Cathy, a young girl from the choir, to serve as his model. The young girl will be found dead a few hours after their interview, near one of Robert's properties.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,279 lines
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00:00:25 Excuse me... Where is the hotel "Morisson"?
00:03:45 You see, Monsignor, I thought it best to call Professor Berti.
00:07:57 Where has this sweet little thing come from?
00:10:54 Like the country doesn't give a damn on me!
00:13:39 - Can you find me a nice flower bouquet? - For the tabernacle?
00:16:53 Robert, I swear, I have a terrible toothache thats gnawing at my brain...
00:21:22 You're late.
00:25:25 How was your little girl dressed last night?
00:29:04 .. when they are devils?!
00:32:17 It wasn't me, it was a shadow you saw. Come on, let's go.
00:35:11 I didn't know.
00:40:26 Yes, excuse me... a little something... Go, go!
00:43:38 But, I spend my time in the sordid, Mr. Maurisson
00:48:03 What do you mean?
00:51:14 Maybe that man wore a jacket...
00:54:11 Yes, that's the height, but...
00:58:19 He restores old paintings, comforts the depressed
01:01:37 Cocksucker! Scum! Trash!
01:06:04 For a walk, yes. A nice walk.
01:11:07 .. seeing her little breasts...
01:16:25 Summon Valentine and Nathalie after lunch.
01:19:56 - You're in deep shit! - I am, aren't I?
01:23:33 - Coffee! - Yes, sir.
08:08:03 Valentine and the kids
Cast & Characters
Alberto Sordi
Antonio Berti
Philippe Noiret
Robert Maurisson
Roland Dubillard
Commissaire Guérin
Gisèle Préville
Louise Maurisson
Sandra Dobrigna
Cathy Massys
Paul Crauchet
Le père de Cathy
Gérard Hoffman
L'inspecteur Henri Marquet
Madeleine Colin
Mademoiselle Valentine
Consuelo Ferrara
Hélène
Paul Muller
Le beau-frère de Maurisson
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,279
Dialogue density14.2 lines / min
First line00:00:25
Final line08:08:03
Production Record
DirectorJean-Pierre Mocky
LanguageFrench
IMDb votes433